Texas, Oklahoma Prepare For Another Round Of Severe Weather

Texas, Oklahoma Prepare For Another Round Of Severe Weather

OKLAHOMA CITY (CBSDFW.COM/AP) — Another round of severe weather is forecast for Texas, Oklahoma and parts of the Southern Plains, including the possibility of tornadoes. CBS 11 Meteorologist Jeff Ray is forecasting a significant severe weather outbreak today across the Oklahoma/Texas Panhandle. He says the system will likely develop an overnight squall line that moves into counties in North Texas by midnight, hitting the Metroplex Tuesday morning and midday. The line of  storms moving across North…

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Severe storms, tornadoes possible from N. Texas into Oklahoma

Severe storms, tornadoes possible from N. Texas into Oklahoma

Heads up North Texas! A warm front is lifting north, bringing a surge of moisture into our area. That leaves a small window of time for isolated severe storms for Monday. A significant severe weather outbreak is expected across Oklahoma and the eastern part of the Texas Panhandle Monday.  If storms form, they would be capable of all modes of severe weather while racing north into Oklahoma. Otherwise, mostly cloudy skies, windy and warm through…

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Another round of severe weather forecast for Southern Plains

Another round of severe weather forecast for Southern Plains

Updated 8:31 am CDT, Monday, May 20, 2019 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Another round of severe weather is forecast for the Southern Plains, including the possibility of tornadoes. School districts in Oklahoma City, nearby Norman and elsewhere have canceled classes Monday as forecasts also call for hail and wind gusts of up to 80 mph (128 kph). A flood watch is in effect for the greater Oklahoma City region. Strong winds and hail also are forecast…

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4 tornadoes reported in West Texas, same storm system

4 tornadoes reported in West Texas, same storm system

Published 2:06 pm CDT, Sunday, May 19, 2019 SAN ANGELO, Texas (AP) — Forecasters say four tornadoes struck parts of West Texas in severe weather that damaged some homes and businesses. The National Weather Service on Sunday reported two tornadoes hit parts of San Angelo a day earlier. Another twister was reported Saturday in Ballinger (BAL’-in-zher). A fourth tornado struck Abilene. Meteorologist Terry Huber (HYOO’-ber) in San Angelo said Sunday that officials had no reports of…

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Testimony ends in Harvey-related overflow dams, floods case

Testimony ends in Harvey-related overflow dams, floods case

Published 10:24 am CDT, Sunday, May 19, 2019 HOUSTON (AP) — Testimony has ended in the lawsuit by some Texas residents seeking U.S. government compensation after their land flooded when two federally owned reservoirs overflowed during Hurricane Harvey. The Houston Chronicle reports testimony wrapped up Friday in Houston. Judge Charles Lettow of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, based in Washington, D.C., scheduled closing arguments Sept. 13. Harvey hit in August 2017, dumping dozens of inches…

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Crews revitalize habitats destroyed after historic Llano River flooding

Crews revitalize habitats destroyed after historic Llano River flooding

LLANO COUNTY, Texas — Not only were homes destroyed in last October’s historic flooding, but the Llano River’s natural protections were also washed away. Crews are now working to revitalize them. “I always enjoyed nature, plants, [the] river and boating,” said Eva Broad, who was volunteering to help out Texas Parks and Wildlife with the habitat revival project. She was one of more than a dozen people helping to rebuild the habitats washed away by…

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The Latest: NWS confirms EF2 tornado in southern Oklahoma

The Latest: NWS confirms EF2 tornado in southern Oklahoma

Updated 5:35 pm CDT, Saturday, May 18, 2019 Wesley Mantooth lifts a wooden chair out a window of the home of his father, Robert, in Abilene, Texas, on Saturday, May 18, 2019. Many residents said a tornado struck in the early morning hours. (Ronald W. Erdrich/The Abilene Reporter-News via AP) less Wesley Mantooth lifts a wooden chair out a window of the home of his father, Robert, in Abilene, Texas, on Saturday, May 18, 2019. Many…

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Tornado watch until 8 p.m. for much of Central Texas

Tornado watch until 8 p.m. for much of Central Texas

AUSTIN, Texas — Scattered showers and isolated severe storms will be possible through Saturday evening. A tornado watch has been issued for a majority of Central Texas until 8 p.m. on Saturday. kvue The overall best chance for widespread severe storms will be for parts of north and northeast Texas. The Storm Prediction Center has highlighted Central Texas and the KVUE viewing area in either a “slight” risk – two out of five risk –…

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FORECAST: Tornado Watch until 8pm Saturday evening, low 70s overnight

FORECAST: Tornado Watch until 8pm Saturday evening, low 70s overnight

AUSTIN, Texas — Weather Outlook **Tornado Watch currently in effect for Central Texas until 8pm Saturday evening** A threat for a few thunderstorms that could be strong to severe. Not everyone is guaranteed to see rain today, but know the threat is there for damaging winds, large hail and possibly a tornado as well. Tonight, temperatures will fall to the 70s with a partly cloudy sky overhead and rain chances slimming. Warmer weather moves in…

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Tornado Warning Issued For Central Texas Until 8 PM Tonight

Tornado Warning Issued For Central Texas Until 8 PM Tonight

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Central Texas through 8 p.m. tonight, affected areas include Travis, Bastrop, Caldwell, Blanco, Hays and Burnet counties RELATED | Here Are 8 Ways To Stay Ahead Of Severe Weather In Central Texas Forecasters expect an eastward front to reach the Austin area this afternoon, bringing the possibility of an isolated tornado, heavy rain, hail and wind gusts of up to 70 mph. NWS urges residents to…

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Tornado Watch Issued For Central Texas Until 8 PM Tonight

Tornado Watch Issued For Central Texas Until 8 PM Tonight

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Central Texas through 8 p.m. tonight, affected areas include Travis, Bastrop, Caldwell, Blanco, Hays and Burnet counties. RELATED | Here Are 8 Ways To Stay Ahead Of Severe Weather In Central Texas Forecasters expect an eastward front to reach the Austin area this afternoon, bringing the possibility of an isolated tornado, heavy rain, hail and wind gusts of up to 70 mph. NWS urges residents to…

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Timeline: Tornado watch until 8 p.m. for much of Central Texas

Timeline: Tornado watch until 8 p.m. for much of Central Texas

AUSTIN, Texas — Scattered showers and storms will be possible Saturday, a few of which could turn strong or severe, but they aren’t expected to be as widespread as previously thought. A tornado watch has been issued for a majority of Central Texas until 8 p.m. on Saturday. Tornado watch until 8 p.m. KVUE The Storm Prediction Center has highlighted Central Texas and the KVUE viewing area in either a “slight” risk – two out…

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Tornado watch in affect for North Texas Saturday

Tornado watch in affect for North Texas Saturday

Published 12:49 pm CDT, Saturday, May 18, 2019 DALLAS (AP) — Storms are set to sweep across parts of North and Central Texas, with forecasters warning of strong winds and pingpong ball-sized hail. The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for portions of North Texas until 5 p.m. Saturday, and has warned that a slow moving storm could cause minor flooding of the Trinity River. The line of storms is set to move west to…

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UTHealth prepares for hurricane season

UTHealth prepares for hurricane season

HOUSTON (FOX 26) – Tropical Storm Allison is a classic case of why cyclones don’t need to be hurricanes to cripple a city and it’s a storm that folks in southeast Texas won’t soon forget. The tropical storm struck just days after the official beginning of hurricane season in 2001. “All of these flood protections were put in place after Tropical Storm Allison,” said University of Texas Health Safety Vice President, Dr. Robert Emery. Allion left…

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Lane closures coming to already busy intersection

Lane closures coming to already busy intersection

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – Expect traffic out of downtown to get even more congested. Starting next week, several lanes will be closed near the South First and Barton Springs intersection for most of the summer. A company is doing redevelopment in the area along South First Street. The reason for the lane closures is they need to bury Austin Energy lines under the pavement. “It’s going to create the biggest amount of congestion…

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